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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Quick Ratings: @DCComics Superboy, Supergirl & Superman

Superboy Annual #1 CoverSupergirl #16 CoverSuperman #16 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are DC's; Superboy Annual #1, Supergirl #16, and   Superman #16. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.

See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic

Superboy Annual #1 - Lost Horizons!


The crossover event “H’El on Earth” continues as Superboy and Superman find themselves trapped in another dimension while their battle against H’el rages on. Members of the Justice League have been called in as reinforcements, but it’ll be up to the Man and Boy of Steel to discover an escape route to rejoin the battle. Can they succeed and learn to work together? Or will earth crumble to the power of H’el?

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.1


Supergirl #16 - Fast and Faster


The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event continues!


The assault on the Fortress of Solitude rages on!


Supergirl finds herself having to defend H’El from Superman, Superboy and the Justice League!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.6


Superman #16 - A Fistful of Sticks!


The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event takes a shocking turn!


Guest-starring THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!


The Man of Steel leads Wonder Woman, Batman, Cyborg, the Flash and Superboy on the final assault on the Fortress of Solitude!


Can Superman stop H’El when Supergirl is standing in the way?


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.7


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